Vendor Manager

About the job We are seeking a Vendor Management & Governance Analyst to support our client. This role is responsible for vendor governance, contract and SOW reviews, supplier engagement management, intake operations, and executive-level reporting. The ideal candidate has experience working with vendors, contracts, stakeholder management, and operational processes within an enterprise IT environment. Responsibilities Manage vendor intake processes, supplier engagements, and governance activities across the vendor lifecycle. Review contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), renewals, amendments, NDAs, and MSAs for completeness, compliance, and risk. Coordinate with business partners, Purchasing, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to resolve vendor and contract-related issues. Track supplier performance, renewal timelines, project intake requests, and operational metrics. Develop and improve vendor management workflows, approval processes, reporting, and governance standards. Analyze vendor portfolios, contract commitments, spend exposure, risks, and resource capacity. Support supplier selection, vendor evaluations, and contract administration activities. Identify risks, escalation needs, and opportunities for process improvement. Create executive-level reporting, dashboards, and status updates. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Required Skills Experience supporting vendor management, supplier governance, procurement, contract administration, or related business operations. Experience reviewing contracts, SOWs, renewals, amendments, and vendor agreements. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience coordinating with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and business teams. Strong project coordination, organizational, and process management skills. Ability to analyze vendor performance, risks, operational metrics, and business requirements. Experience developing reports, dashboards, and executive presentations. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of vendor evaluation, governance, and supplier management best practices. Preferred Skills Experience with IT vendor management, technology suppliers, or enterprise software contracts. Knowledge of contract management and administration processes. Experience supporting governance, compliance, or risk management programs. Knowledge of ITIL service delivery and IT operations processes. Experience working in large enterprise environments with complex supplier ecosystems. Experience creating and improving operational workflows, intake processes, and governance frameworks.

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